General Manager – Seed Division

• Lead the Seed Business Unit including sales, marketing, and product innovation for crops such as maize, mustard, millets, paddy, and fodder
• Manage product development activities and coordinate multi-location field demonstrations in collaboration with the R&D team
• Define and execute go-to-market strategies across the company’s targeted regions
• Achieve revenue and profitability (PAT) goals for the seed division
• Build, lead, and mentor a national team of Regional Managers, Area Managers, and Field Development Officers
• Strengthen distribution networks and support last-mile delivery operations
• Build Janotthan’s brand as a reliable and innovative seed company through on-ground initiatives and stakeholder engagement
• Work closely with internal departments including agronomy, supply chain, operations, and finance to ensure timely execution of plans
• Engage with ICAR institutes, SAUs, and relevant government bodies for collaborative research and hybrid development
• Monitor market trends, gather business intelligence, and assess competitive positioning

• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in the seed or agri-input sector
• Proven expertise in product development, crop-specific marketing, and farmer outreach
• Experience in leading multi-tier teams across diverse agro-climatic regions
• Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills with a result-oriented approach
• Ability to work in a fast-growing, innovation-driven environment
• M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy, Biochemistry, Plant Breeding, or related field)
• MBA in Agri Business / Marketing is desirable but not mandatory

MBA in Agri Business / Marketing